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Politics & Polls #234: Why People Believe Falsehoods (From Vaccines to Votes)

We're living in a political disinformation era. Public opinion is sharply divided not just on the facts, but what actually constitutes fact or…

#233: Why Democrats Should be Bold But Careful (Paul Starr)

How much time does the Biden administration have until Republicans revitalize their strength or even expand in the midterms? This is a question…

#232: Liz Cheney Ousting, Census Accuracy & Vaccine Persuasion

Catching up on the politics of the week, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang discuss how Rep. Liz Cheney was ousted from her role as House Republican…

Politics & Polls #231: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan (Matt Yglesias)

The Biden Administration is steadfastly pushing through a $4.1 trillion infrastructure plan, which some are comparing to President Franklin D…

Politics & Polls #230: How Nebraska Became a Republican Stronghold (Ross Benes)

After the election of Donald Trump, rural America — which made up a good portion of Trump's base — quickly became a focal point. Authors like J.D…

Politics & Polls #229: Can Immigrants Still Chase the American Dream? (Sarah Coleman)

Given today's anti-immigrant, nativist sentiments, is the American Dream even still possible for immigrants to the U.S.? For decades, the politics…

Politics & Polls #228: How Joe Biden Barely Won the Presidency (Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)

President Joe Biden is approaching his 100th day in office, yet his ultimate win against incumbent Donald Trump was never a foregone conclusion. In…

Politics & Polls #227: 40 Acres, a Mule, and an Early Civil Rights Champion (Bruce Levine)

An often-forgotten champion for racial justice in America is Thaddeaus Stevens, a 19th century statesman. He was a leader of the young Republican…

Politics & Polls #226: Racism at its Roots (Don Lemon)

As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Don Lemon's monologues on racism, antiracism, and the nation's systemic flaws speak for his millions of…

Politics & Polls #225: Conspiracies in American Politics (Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum)

Conspiracy theories are embedded in American history, though today they circulate at speeds we haven't seen before. Qanon, or Q, is a modern-day…

Politics & Polls #224: American Rescue Plan, Vaccines & the Filibuster

Within the first 100 days of Joe Biden’s presidency, he’s already signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as the vaccine roll-out is…

Politics & Polls #223: John Marshall's Full Legacy (Robert Strauss)

John Marshall may be one of the most influential founders to never become President. As an early chief justice, he was a principal founder of the U.S…

Politics & Polls #222: How Ted Kennedy Championed Modern Liberalism

The story of liberalism isn't often told, especially as the conservative era has taken root. Yet, there was a key figure in the formation of modern…

#221: Is the Senate a Threat to Democracy? (Adam Jentleson)

Nearly every major decision governing the country bears the stamp of the U.S. Senate. Yet, the current makeup of the Senate — which is predominantly…

Politics & Polls #220: The President’s Cabinet (Lindsay Chervinsky)

Once all members are confirmed, President Joe Biden’s cabinet will be the most diverse group of advisers ever appointed. This team even includes…

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Diversity in Policing Can Improve Police-Civilian Interactions

The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments, which have…

Politics & Polls #219: How War Shapes Us (Margaret MacMillan)

From World War I to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, conflict has long been a part of American history. These events have molded society and culture…

Politics & Polls #218: How the Religious Right May Have Provoked the Insurrection (Katherine Stewart)

At the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, religious messaging echoed through the streets as Christian-right activists protested the 2020…

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Politics & Polls #217: An Insurrection, an Inauguration & an Impeachment

January has been a politically charged month. Georgia flipped blue in two runoff U.S. Senate races, followed by a violent insurrection at the U…

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Politics & Polls #215: All About JFK (Fredrik Logevall)

Today, many are examining leadership in American politics. Historians, biographers, and journalists are turning to the past to uncover how leadership…

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Politics & Polls #214: Georgia Senate Runoff Election

Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang speculate on the Georgia Senate runoff election in this episode, which was recorded Jan. 5 — before the final outcome was…